Neutral safety on mine will start any gear with clutch in only, and clutch out only in neutral. Kickstand doesn't have anything to do with starting, only engaging into gear...

Check all electrical connections for sure, if one function of the sensor stops working then I would think the other would also seeing as its on a common plug..does the bike like to idle down a lot when stopping or doesn't it seem to have drag while in gear with the clutch in..like your having to hold it back?

If so then you need to adjust the clutch cable properly till it engaged and disengages all the way.

If it wont start in gear with the clutch pulled, the problem is probably the switch on the clutch lever. On mine I was able to carefully disassemble the switch and clean the contacts and it works fine now. If you try this be careful as there are some tiny little springs in there. Of course you could just buy a new one. If you clean it be sure to lube it up with some good electric grease. The contacts are all kinda exposed to the elements so some grease is a good idea.

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I have a friend that had the same issue with an 07 ZX6R. I noticed that he had aftermarket levers. The levers were set so close to the grip that the switch was not being triggered. He adjusted the lever and it was fine. So, it could be your clutch cable adjustment.

Hope you get the problem fixed.
Just a question though, whyTF are you guys concerned with being able to start the bike in gear anyway? Why not put it in neutral? Do you guys sit on your bike, holding the clutch in, waiting for the oil to circulate and warm up?
I must've missed the post that explained why starting the bike in gear and sitting there with the clutch in, made sense.

Hope you get the problem fixed.
Just a question though, whyTF are you guys concerned with being able to start the bike in gear anyway? Why not put it in neutral? Do you guys sit on your bike, holding the clutch in, waiting for the oil to circulate and warm up?
I must've missed the post that explained why starting the bike in gear and sitting there with the clutch in, made sense.

i wasn't actually worried about it, but it would come in handy if my dumb ass stalls it :)